5:39 PM,
Dec. 14, 2012

Tom Tucker

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As details of Friday's deadly shooting unfolded in Connecticut, area school officials responsible for keeping students safe watched closely.

They looked for clues on how such an incident could be prevented locally.

Top safety officials from the Springfield, Ozark and Nixa district said safety hinges on controlling public access to school buildings, planning for crisis scenarios - including active shooters - and then training staff on how to respond. ...